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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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